Milverton, ON, March 21, 2022: Kyle Steckly has had an exciting and busy start to the year, with recent announcements of his new partnership with APC Auto Parts/Canusa and the unveiling of the new car design for the APC United Late Model Series.
Today, Kyle is very excited to announce additional partnerships for the 2022 race season, as well as the car design for the Pro Late Model he will be racing in the weekly series at Delaware Speedway this summer.
“I am excited for the opportunity to race regularly at a great track like Delaware Speedway. Their highly competitive Pro Late Model Friday night series will be a challenge, but I am really looking forward to racing with the support of APC and all of my returning sponsors.” said Steckly. “I have also had great success at Flamboro Speedway and really hope I can get there this summer as well, to race as many races as possible.” Steckly continued.
Kyle is very excited to continue his partnership with Qwick Wick Fire Starters this season. They have been a valuable part of Steckly’s racing career over the past couple of years, and he is proud to have them back as a primary sponsor for 2022 race season. “We have a great relationship with Qwick Wick Fire Starters and it is always a great time at the track with great friends like Frank and Dave, we are very happy they are back, and we are excited to try to get them another championship!” said Steckly. “We are so proud of Kyle and value our partnership and friendship with him, APC and 22 Racing. We couldn’t ask for a better ambassador for our brand on and off the track.” said Qwick Wick Founder Frank Wall.
Also returning this year is AW Millwrights who have been a constant supporter of Steckly’s racing career since his first race in 2012. “They have supported 22 Racing and my dad since 1992, and we are grateful to have them back on board and cheering us on at that track.” said Steckly.
Stewart’s Equipment is also returning this year, after coming on board in 2021 for Steckly’s Pro Late Model debut. “I am happy to have Stewart’s Equipment on the car again, as they are a big supporter of short track racing in Southern Ontario and we are proud to have them back with us in 2022.” continued Steckly.
Steckly is also proud of the continued partnerships and support of the following long-time supporters who’ve played a key role in his rise through the racing ranks; Lift Solutions, Tightline Anchor, Fritz Alder precast, Race Canada, Milverton Food Town, Triple B Spraying, Schmidt Logging, High Fluid Products, Phoenix Electric, Milverton Car Wash, Thomson Signs and Jerry Hall Car Designs. “It is great to have so many local and returning sponsors, and we look forward to representing them on the track and bringing them home some checkered flags!” said Steckly.
About Qwick Wick Fire Starters
Qwick Wick is a 100% Canadian business with a reputation for quality. Known as the World’s Best Fire Starter, Qwick Wicks are made from a proprietary mixture of ingredients that includes wax and wood shavings. 100% all natural that burn for over 35 minutes, are extremely safe and reliable for homeowners with wood stoves or fireplaces, campers and outdoor enthusiasts. Guaranteed to start any fire!
About AW Millwrights
Milverton-based AW Millwrights is an industrial and construction millwright shop that offer mobile services and 24/7 emergency breakdown services. 2022 marks ten consecutive years that AW Millwrights has backed Kyle Steckly.
About APC Auto Parts Centres/Canusa
APC Auto Parts Centres/Canusa is a family-owned automotive parts business started in 1981 with over 50 branches stretching across Ontario. APC’s target market is purely trade based, supplying garages, specialty installers, dealerships, and muffler shops throughout the province.
APC Auto Parts Centres takes full advantage of the marketing power of motorsports by sponsoring numerous race cars and speedways around the province. APC is the proud title sponsor in the APC Pro Late Model Touring Series that has been recognized as one of Canada’s top series.
About Kyle Steckly
Kyle is a grade 11 student at Stratford District High School. In his spare time in the off-season, he enjoys travelling around southwestern Ontario playing hockey.
At the age of 16 in 2021, Kyle entered 12 events with his #24 Pro Late Model. He not only won Rookie of the Year in his first year in the Pro Late Model division at Flamboro Speedway, but he won the overall Championship title. He also entered two APC travelling series invitational Pro Late Model events, surprising many of the other 30 competitors by winning one of them. Overall, he had 6 Wins, 1 in Grisdale Triple Crown series, 1 APC Pro Invitational Series and 4 in Flamboro Speedway Regular Season races. To stay up to date with Kyle, follow him on his Facebook Fan Page @KyleSteckly or on Instagram @kyle_steckly or on Twitter @KyleSteckly
For more information please contact:
Scott Steckly
22 Racing
info@22racing.ca
Corinne Mallough
APC Auto Parts Centres/Canusa
CorinneMallough@canusa-apc.com